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TikTok: Under the Influence

TikTok: Under the Influence

2025•45m•8.0/10
Documentary

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8.0/10(1)

The most downloaded app in the world is raising serious geopolitical concerns. How did TikTok become a central player in the ongoing trade and political tensions between Beijing and Washington? As a key decision looms regarding its future in the United States, this documentary offers an in-depth look at the platform and sheds light on the growing global battle over data control.

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Production

Morgane Production, ARTE

Language

FR

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 5, 2025

Last Aired

April 5, 2025

Networks

ARTE

Created By

Vincent de Cointet

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2025-04-05
With 1.7 billion users, TikTok is at the center of a global power struggle. This investigation explores its ties to Beijing, the worldwide data war, and how social media has become a new tool of influence and surveillance.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2025-04-05
As a growing rival to U.S. platforms, TikTok faces accusations of censorship and mass data collection. Despite efforts to appear independent from the Chinese Communist Party, skepticism remains. In 2024, a U.S. law demands its sale or ban—but Trump’s re-election adds a twist of uncertainty.

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